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The team discuss the booming beauty industry and how practitioners have taken advantage of this highly lucrative business. Make-up artist Tsholofelo Masenya, and celebrity make-up artists Zenzi Masuku and Treasure Mhlongo join the conversation.

Teboho Mafodi is joined by Precious the Planner, Gugulethu Zwane, and Sipesihle Losi in an interesting discussion on the business side of event management and the highs and lows of creating the perfect event.

Teboho Mafodi is joined by Karabo Mashugane, Thato Ntseare, Joseph Migeri and Mfon Ekpo in an interesting discussion on the impact of small businesses in today's economy, and the yardstick we use to measure it.

Joining Teboho Mafodi in studio this week are two entrepreneurs who are running successful businesses, but who also know the frustration of failing all too well. Ego Iwegbu is an entrepreneur and author who runs a highly successful nail boutique and cosmetic range. Maite Motsepe-Maponya is an artist and the owner of an African inspired home décor company. They discuss some of the lessons you can learn from failing, and how best to get back up. Legendary entrepreneur Reabetswe Motsepe, and pastor and entrepreneur Bruce Msidi (who is visiting SA from Zambia) also join the show.

Stats SA has published its latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey results for the third quarter of the year, showing that South Africa’s unemployment rate increased marginally to 27.5%.

There were 6.2 million people without jobs in the three months to the end of September, compared with 6.1 million people in the prior quarter, Statistics South Africa said in its quarterly labour force survey.

The statistics office said the formal sector, private households and agriculture recorded declines in employment, while the informal sector had employment gains.

We spoke about entrepreneurship being a possible solution to combat unemployment.

Transformation in South African business is a prominent topic of discussion amongst today’s industry leaders. It is undeniable – since 1994, progress has been slower than expected. According to Lebogang Tsele from SME South Africa, black business ownership in the tourism sector (one of the most transformed sectors in the South African economy) is at 20%, with management control at 50%. However in the creative industry, which includes marketing and advertising the figures are significantly lower. Our guests today are Busi Selesho, Surie Ramasary and Xolani Qubeka.

Considering South Africa’s economic conditions, it is not surprising that some entrepreneurs start businesses due to lack of employment and on the other end female entrepreneurs are growing in numbers, but without access to appropriate funding many start-ups will find it difficult to grow their businesses. Our guests today will be highlighting challenges faced by SMEs, the available opportunities and how SMEs can access them.

As Africa continues its recovery from the 2014 commodity price slump, concerns are emerging that unsustainable debt poses the next great risk to the continent. According to Brookings, the median debt-to-GDP ratio in Africa has increased dramatically in recent years, jumping from 34 percent in 2013 to over 53 percent in 2017. Debt levels now exceed 50 percent in 25 of the region’s 45 countries, compared to just 11 in 2013. Adetunji Omotola and Bryan Hattingh share their experiences about operating their businesses in Africa, and some of the challenges they have identified.

Recognising and overcoming the common pitfalls associated with growth is essential if your business is to continue to grow and thrive. Crucially, you need to ensure that the steps you take today don't themselves create additional problems for the future. Effective leadership will help you make the most of the opportunities, creating sustainable growth for the future. Our guests are Nonhlanhla Mthethwa (founder of Girlz Ink and winner of Standard Bank My Fearless Next Competition) and Zamosi Ngomane (founder of Moz Delicious Foods).

Are we free as business people or citizens... or are we captured by Capitalism? Most African countries were colonised by pushing business interests, thus they are still captured to date. We are now officially in recession (is that not part of capture?) - hence we are borrowing monies to free the economy etc. Will we ever be free as a market? Joining Teboho Mafodi and Bulelani Balabala in studio for the discussion is: Chris Hattingh (Researcher at Free Market Foundation), Dr Harry Akinola (Global Learning& Dev Head at Puma Energy & Shift Convener), and Lisa Illingworth (Author, Entrepreneur & Founder of FutureProofSA).

For years, the terms "business model" and "marketing strategy" were cut-and-dried subjects. Both company and customer knew what to expect, and the process from touchpoint to sale could drag on for ages. In this linear approach to marketing, companies expected a lengthy time to reach a sale, all but leaving their business to chance, in the hands of a customer who may or may not have all the information they need to make a purchase. Learn how digital marketing has evolved over time and the new ways of marketing for your business.